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$120+ Cheap flights from Illinois to El Salvador

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ORD — SAL
Apr 5 — Apr 121
Sat 4/5
Sat 4/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to El Salvador

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Round-trip from

$306
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One-way from

$120
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$561

Good round-trip deal

$444 or less

Good one-way deal

$204 or less
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to El Salvador
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to El Salvador. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 31, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/215:25 pmORD - SAL
Nonstop4h 40mAvianca
Tue 7/810:20 pmSAL - ORD
1 stop15h 05mAvianca
Deal found 3/30$306
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/117:35 amORD - SAL
1 stop13h 42mUnited Airlines
Fri 6/63:30 pmSAL - ORD
1 stop15h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/30$311
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/205:15 amORD - SAL
2 stops8h 50mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/252:40 pmSAL - ORD
1 stop17h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/30$330
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/125:30 amORD - SAL
1 stop7h 20mDelta
Wed 5/211:05 pmSAL - ORD
1 stop9h 53mDelta
Deal found 3/30$342
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/56:04 amMDW - SAL
1 stop7h 51mDelta
Mon 6/21:05 pmSAL - MDW
1 stop7h 22mDelta
Deal found 3/30$342
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/157:00 pmORD - SAL
2 stops25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/76:40 amSAL - ORD
1 stop10h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/29$353
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/310:22 amORD - SAL
1 stop13h 14mFrontier
Sat 5/1012:05 amSAL - ORD
1 stop9h 55mFrontier
Deal found 3/30$356
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/155:25 pmPIA - SAL
2 stops19h 41mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/223:30 pmSAL - PIA
2 stops17h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/31$423
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/142:10 pmORD - SAL
1 stop9h 29mCopa Airlines
Mon 11/245:03 amSAL - ORD
1 stop18h 18mCopa Airlines
Deal found 3/30$434
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Fri 4/111:05 pmMDW - SAL
2 stops11h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/178:00 amSAL - MDW
1 stop27h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$500
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/285:42 pmMLI - SAL
2 stops27h 37mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/214:40 pmSAL - MLI
2 stops22h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/31$564
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Sun 12/285:58 amMLI - SAL
1 stop6h 52mDelta
Wed 1/212:50 pmSAL - MLI
1 stop7h 44mDelta
Deal found 3/31$890

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois to El Salvador that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 31, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to El Salvador that are best for you.

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Illinois

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El Salvador

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Depart

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Price

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/21

5:25 pm-9:05 pm

Nonstop4h 40m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 7/8

10:20 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop15h 05m

$306

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/11

5:15 am-12:06 pm

1 stop7h 51m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 6/5

2:00 am-11:04 pm

1 stop20h 04m

$311

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/20

5:15 am-1:05 pm

2 stops8h 50m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 8/25

2:40 pm-9:02 am

1 stop17h 22m

$330

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/12

5:30 am-11:50 am

1 stop7h 20m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 5/21

1:05 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop9h 53m

$342

ChicagoSan Salvador

MDW - SAL

MDWSAL

Chicago Midway

Mon 5/5

6:04 am-12:55 pm

1 stop7h 51m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 6/2

1:05 pm-9:27 pm

1 stop7h 22m

$342

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/15

7:00 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops25h 55m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 5/7

6:40 am-5:41 pm

1 stop10h 01m

$353

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/3

10:22 am-10:36 pm

1 stop13h 14m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 5/10

12:05 am-11:00 am

1 stop9h 55m

$356

PeoriaSan Salvador

PIA - SAL

PIASAL

Greater Peoria

Thu 5/15

5:25 pm-12:06 pm

2 stops19h 41m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 5/22

3:30 pm-10:21 am

2 stops17h 51m

$423

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/21

3:07 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop9h 30m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 7/8

1:40 pm-12:20 am

1 stop9h 40m

$434

ChicagoSan Salvador

MDW - SAL

MDWSAL

Chicago Midway

Fri 4/11

1:05 pm-11:45 pm

2 stops11h 40m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 4/17

8:00 am-12:10 pm

1 stop27h 10m

$500

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to El Salvador

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Illinois to El Salvador

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Illinois to El Salvador?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to El Salvador (average of $260). Flying from Illinois to El Salvador in December is currently the most expensive (average of $588). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IL to SV?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois to El Salvador. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 31, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Illinois to El Salvador as you normally would.

Rainfall in El Salvador by month

Plan your trip to El Salvador by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in El Salvador ranges from 0.0 - 13.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 13.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit El Salvador when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in El Salvador by month

Plan your trip to El Salvador by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to El Salvador, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 73.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing El Salvador

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to El Salvador. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to El Salvador. Reviews last updated March 31, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, Copa Airlines and Aeromexico from Illinois to El Salvador by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,400 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,700 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,614 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois to El Salvador. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Illinois to El Salvador one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Illinois to El Salvador are Avianca ($120), Delta ($137), and Frontier ($152).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Illinois to El Salvador that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Illinois to El Salvador flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Illinois to El Salvador?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Illinois to El Salvador.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Illinois to El Salvador?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois to El Salvador by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Illinois to El Salvador?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to El Salvador (average of $260). Flying from Illinois to El Salvador in December is currently the most expensive (average of $588). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Illinois to El Salvador

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Illinois to El Salvador. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$206Average$517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$275Average$685FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$287Average$470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AviancaCheapest$313Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$325Average$558FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$345Average$555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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